BC (7-2,6-2) @ MCA (7-2,7-1)

The 2 seed and a home playoff game are on the line for both teams Friday night.  The Bucs have delivered two heartbreaking defeats to the Cadets. In 2008 in Darien, BC jumped out to a 14 point lead which evaporated with numerous special teams miscues.  In 2009, MCA capitalized on a 4th down face mask and scored in the final minute to give a 5-0 BC team its first loss.

This year, MCA's only region loss was to undefeated Vidalia, and they beat Toombs by 21.  The offense is talented and explosive with plenty of athletes that make plays in space.  The defense struggled early in the season with a lot of new starters but has been extremely stout over the last month.

BC is as healthy as its been in five games.  In that same time they have lost two crucial starters that are no longer in school.  The offense needs to be balanced but the passing game has been the best I've ever seen BC offer.  The defense has played well all year.  MCA is more capable of the big play than any other team BC has faced this year and the Cadets have been vulnerable to the big play at times.

If BC is to have a chance the offense has to stay on the field longer than it did against Vidalia and Toombs.  All year the 1st quarter has been a huge problem for the Cadets. BC can't afford to sputter early in this one. If BC plays okay early and is within one score at the half, we have a shot of coming up with the best and biggest road win since 2005.